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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.54, 1,564.12 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.54, 1,564.12 and 312.14 is: 468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.54 : 1,564.12 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.54/1,564.12 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.54x = 1,564.12 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.54x = 488,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,224.42/1,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.30

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